A first-floor double sized unit at L’Ambiance on south Longboat Key closed on Nov. 17 for $4.8 million. Of note is the residence was the long-time home of Howard C. Tibbals, creater of the Howard Bros. Circus, which is a ¾-inch-to-the-foot scale replica of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus located on the Ringling […]

This year marked the year that construction finally began on the north end groins, a structural solution to the constant erosion at the north end beaches. Plans for the groins began during the last islandwide beach renourishment back in 2006. In June of 2014, beach renourishment discussion began as well as a long-range plan for […]

‘L’Ambiance, The Pierre, Regent Place and The Sanctuary are experiencing an extreme loss of beach, large drop offs at the water’s edge and water encroaching the protected dune areas, all of which leaves us vulnerable to strong storm damage and land loss.’

According to Islandside Property Owner’s Coalition (IPOC) President Bob White, the coalition filed a motion to amend the de-novo complaint this week, dropping counts that the development order was inconsistent with the town’s Comprehensive Plan. IPOC maintains that the town violated its own charter and state law when it amended its Zoning Code and the Comprehensive […]

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition gained a court victory Friday with Circuit Court Judge Charles Roberts’ ruling that the IPOC organization has the legal right and authority to ask a judge to overturn the town’s development order

A couple of L’Ambiance’s most stylish Longboaters Heloisa and Charles Jennings hosted a splendid evening soirée at the Hyde Park Steak House Sunday, April 10. More than 60 guests enjoyed a champagne and cocktail hour followed by a five-star dinner. Famed Longboaters Bob White and Dr. Murray and Sue Klauber were among the many other […]

L’Ambiance 415 L’Ambiance Drive #F208 Longboat Key, Fla. This three-bedroom plus bonus room, 4.5-bath, 3,380-square-foot condominium home is the true definition of waterfront living. Located on the second floor of the L’Ambiance south tower, views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico are enjoyed from the terrace. A private exterior staircase leads to the pool […]